Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court ruling clearing the 22nd Amendment to proceed without a referendum has done more than settle a constitutional question. It has opened a deeper debate over the balance of
A Bangladesh High Court has upheld the death sentence for 20 men convicted of the brutal murder of a university student seven years ago, marking a significant development in the tragic case
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor For years, Tesla reigned supreme in the electric vehicle (EV) world, propelled by Elon Musk’s cult-like following and Silicon Valley bravado. Musk wasn’t just selling cars; he
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This article based on Roger Penrose’s insights challenges us to rethink the relationship between AI, consciousness, and the future of human-machine interaction, urging us to approach these developments with both curiosity and
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In India’s rapidly growing economy, where convenience and instant service have become the norm, a new innovation is making waves: the “Insta Maid” service, offered by Mumbai-based company Urban Company. Similar to
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As scientific research continues to progress, there is a growing recognition that Indigenous and local knowledge systems offer invaluable insights that have long been overlooked or dismissed by traditional Western science. One
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Google has dominated the search engine market for decades, but in the age of artificial intelligence, it seems the tech giant might be struggling to keep up with more nimble competitors like
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A research team from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has announced a pioneering advancement in lithium battery technology, allowing drones to operate reliably
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A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Raymond Chan from the Institute of Psychology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that individuals with high social anhedonia—a reduced ability to derive pleasure from
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Despite the perception that oil piracy is a thing of the past, the danger of petro-piracy continues to be a pressing issue for the global oil industry. Petro-piracy refers to the hijacking
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The shift towards digitalisation in shipping operations has significantly changed the industry’s risk landscape. While emerging technologies such as blockchain-based shipping documents, e-navigation, and IoT-enabled sensors enhance efficiency and transparency, they also
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In 2024, 128 major maritime construction projects were launched globally, with a total investment of approximately $52.63 billion. The combined cost of the ten most expensive projects alone reached around $26 billion,
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In a diplomatic effort to deepen relations, a high-level delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by Ma Hui, Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee,
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In a move that underscores growing tensions over control of the Panama Canal, the United States has ramped up its pressure on Panama following the high-profile sale of Hutchison Ports’ terminal assets,
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A suspected Chinese sixth-generation fighter jet, which first surfaced in December last year, has reportedly undergone another flight test, according to videos and images circulating on social media on Monday. The footage,
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China’s artificial intelligence (AI) competition is intensifying, with major tech firms unveiling new models at an accelerated pace. Baidu has taken center stage with the launch of its latest foundation models, ERNIE
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